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Changes of Unamortized Discount and Designated Credit Reserves on Residential Available for Sale Securities (Detail) (Residential, USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2014 | Jun. 30, 2014
Residential |  |
Credit Reserve |  |
Beginning balance | $ 95,688 | $ 116,870
Amortization of net discount |  |
Realized credit losses | (3,973) | (7,310)
Acquisitions | 257 | 257
Sales, calls, other | (476) | (1,412)
Impairments | 264 | 377
Transfers to (release of) credit reserves, net | (8,484) | (25,506)
Ending Balance | 83,276 | 83,276
Unamortized Discount Net |  |
Beginning balance | 303,733 | 298,469
Amortization of net discount | (10,586) | (21,884)
Realized credit losses |  |
Acquisitions | 3,246 | 2,837
Sales, calls, other | (584) | (635)
Impairments |  |
Transfers to (release of) credit reserves, net | 8,484 | 25,506
Ending Balance | $ 304,293 | $ 304,293

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